Ken Tucker, 1953-

January 11, 1990

06:26

College Radio is as Ossified as Any Other.

Rock critic Ken Tucker checks out some of the albums getting heavy airplay on college radio. Ken says college radio used to be hip, but these days it's just as formulaic as Top 40.

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January 4, 1990

06:24

Country Music Returns to its Roots.

Rock critic Ken Tucker looks at the "New Traditionalism" in country music as performed by such singers as Randy Travis and Rodney Crowell, and with a unique twist by the Jayhawks.

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January 1, 1990

23:20

How Rock and Pop Music Raised Issues of the Reagan Era.

Terry talks with Fresh Air's rock critic, Ken Tucker, about rock in the 80s.

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College Radio is as Ossified as Any Other.

Country Music Returns to its Roots.

How Rock and Pop Music Raised Issues of the Reagan Era.

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